CAPITAN ELEMENTARY

CAPITAN MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
150 SOUTH FOREST AVE
CAPITAN, NM 88316
202 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Capitan Elementary, located at 150 South Forest Avenue in Capitan, New Mexico, serves as the primary educational facility for the young students of the Capitan Municipal School District. Situated in the heart of Lincoln County, the school is known for its small-town atmosphere, which fosters a close-knit community environment where teachers and staff can provide personalized attention to their students. As part of a district that emphasizes both academic growth and community engagement, the school acts as a foundational hub for children in the region, focusing on core curriculum development, social-emotional learning, and foundational skills necessary for future success in middle and high school.

Beyond its academic offerings, Capitan Elementary benefits from its scenic location near the foothills of the White Mountains, providing students with a unique rural educational experience. The school reflects the values of the surrounding Capitan community, prioritizing a supportive and safe learning climate. By maintaining manageable class sizes and encouraging parent-teacher collaboration, the school strives to ensure that each child is well-prepared to meet state educational standards while developing the character and community spirit that characterize the region.
202
Total Students
16.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    128 (63.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    68 (33.7 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.5 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.0 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: CAPITAN MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Phone: (575)354-2239
Website: http://www.capitantigers.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 202
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 69
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 11
Kindergarten 32
Grade 1 27
Grade 2 34
Grade 3 31
Grade 4 37
Grade 5 30
Gender Ratio